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Spicy Lentil Shepherd's Pie with Sweet Potato Topping
Sweet potato boiled and topped over lentils simmered with onion, carrots, celery, garlic, tomato puree, and curry spices.
- 500 g sweet potatoes
- 150 g brown lentils
- 400 ml vegetable stock
- 1 medium onion
- 2 medium carrots
- 2 stalks celery stalks
- 2 cloves garlic
- 20 g tomato puree
- 15 g curry powder
- 5 g ground cumin
- 5 g ground coriander
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 25 g butter
- 50 ml milk
- salt
- black pepper
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Preheat your oven to 200°C (180°C fan/Gas Mark 6).
- Step 2
Peel and chop the sweet potatoes into large chunks. Place them in a saucepan, cover with cold water, add a pinch of salt, and bring to a boil. Cook for 15-20 minutes until tender.
- Step 3
While the sweet potatoes are cooking, rinse the brown lentils.
- Step 4
Finely chop the onion, carrots, and celery. Mince the garlic.
- Step 5
Heat the olive oil in an ovenproof saucepan or large frying pan over medium heat. Add the chopped onion, carrots, and celery and cook for 5-7 minutes until softened.
- Step 6
Add the minced garlic, tomato puree, curry powder, cumin, and coriander. Stir well and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Step 7
Add the rinsed lentils and vegetable stock to the pan. Bring to a simmer, then reduce the heat, cover, and cook for 20-25 minutes, or until the lentils are tender and most of the liquid has been absorbed. Season with salt and pepper.
- Step 8
Once the sweet potatoes are tender, drain them well. Add the butter and milk. Mash until smooth and creamy. Season with salt and pepper.
- Step 9
Spoon the lentil mixture into the base of an ovenproof dish (if not already using an ovenproof pan).
- Step 10
Carefully spread the mashed sweet potato evenly over the lentil filling.
- Step 11
Place the dish in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the topping is lightly golden and the filling is bubbling.
- Step 12
Let it stand for a few minutes before serving.
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